Summer Lipsticks – My Picks

by Karen Blanchard
10 April 2012

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The ones I reach for the most… 

Mac ‘Show Orchid’
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In action here. Taken from this post:

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Mac ‘So Chaud’

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In action here. From this post:

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Mac ‘Violetta’

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In action here (looks more purple in real life than this shot).  From this post:

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NARS ‘Schiap’

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I bounce between these 5 lipsticks allllll summer.  You can get MAC lipsticks online here and NARS here.  Here’s mine from left to right (from group shot):

MAC ‘Violetta’ 

Purple plum. Looks good when it’s worn into the mouth so you get a violet stain.   Semi matte finish.

MAC ‘Show Orchid’

This one gets a lot of compliments. It’s a bright fuchsia pink.  It’s less bubblegum pink and more fuschia-like vs Nars ‘Schiap (see below). The most wearable pink lipstick I’ve come across.  Semi matte finish.

MAC ‘So Chaud‘

Tangerine (that’s wearable) in a tube!  I love this and it’s my #1 fave ‘orange mouth.’   This one gets compliments too.  Highly pigmented so one swipe is enough. Matte finish.

NARS ‘Schiap‘

I got this one after it was used on me for a Paper mag photo shoot.  This is THE brightest chalky bubblegum pink lipstick I’ve come across and the brightest lipstick in the bunch. When I think of a true Barbie Doll pink, I think of this one. Matte finish.

Tip: To get the true colour as it is from the tube, it helps if I put some concealor or foundation on my mouth first then the lipstick.

NARS ‘Heat Wave‘

Gives another good orange mouth. This one has a little more red in it (on me) than MAC So Chaud.  Very matte finish.

Do you have a bright pink or orange favourite? (Brand & name?).  I’m on the look out to add in one more this summer.  #shocker

ps: Check my facebook here for more recs from readers.

Category: beauty

44 comments

  2. Sing says:

    I think I will go try that Violetta, been looking for a purpleish lippy.

  3. Sing says:

    Oh and I agree with Mac’s Rebel and Mac’s Media.

  4. MerelyMarie says:

    I’m a serious lipstick newbie…only tried Mac Ruby Woo. Thanks for the recommendations; they all look good on you! Loving that purple!!!

  5. nikolia says:

    I love the colors of lipstick on her lips .. how many images! ..
    lipstick – what a bright accent .. without it anywhere!?

  6. Opalintheclouds says:

    Such nice colours, really suit you. I seem to live in a caramel brown matte colour from revlon, the name as rubbed off though… I’m gonna get a nice bright red/orange for this summer I think after seeing this 🙂 xx

    http://www.opalintheclouds.blogspot.com

  8. Lady Bug says:

    This is post is so simple, but SO pretty. I love the lipstick on the tissue shots :o) xxx

    p.s Too scared to take a pair of scissors anywhere near my diamonte collar… are you mad!

  10. threadinducedeuphoria says:

    MAC- Ruby Woo, Saint Germain, Girl about Town (can’t pick a fave of these three 🙂

  11. threadinducedeuphoria.com says:

    MAC- Ruby Woo, Saint Germain and Girl about Town (Can’t pick a fave of these three 🙂

  12. Michelle of Chellbellz says:

    Since being shown how to pull off a red lip, i’ve been rocking Ruby Woo with Lip liner, and i also love a purple creamsheen from Mac that i can’t think of right now.

  13. Mmley says:

    Wait am missing the fifth lipstick? I only see four names but five lipsticks. 🙁

  14. Thrifted Shift says:

    I’m not really a lipstick person, but I love your brown beaded top!!!
    –TS

  17. Katie says:

    Mac Lady Danger is AMAZING and I really also love the new Lancome “rouge in love” lipsticks!

  18. pmc5017 says:

    Mac’s “morange” is a new favorite for a tangerine color

  19. Ajah says:

    ahhh the floral print leggings!! that was the first post I ever saw on here <3… love the lip colors. I really need to get some color in my life.

  24. Mademoiselle Wanderer says:

    You have the most amazing pout for them! I really like Violetta, going to write that one down

  27. Ria says:

    Love these shades, gonna have to give that purple a try.

  30. Jess says:

    I want to get my hands on Nars ‘Schiap’. I currently use Nars ‘Carthage’, but this is a very matte lippy.

    I also like Revlon ‘Persian Melon’ which I picked up in the US when I was over last summer – they don’t stock it in the UK.

    Jess xx
    Styladelica

  32. British Belle says:

    I’m in love with the middle colour, I have a similar lipstick made by AVON!

    Charlee
    british-belle.blogspot.co.uk

  33. BRUNETTE BRAID says:

    I love MAC lipsticks!! In fact I have the red one “So chaud”

  34. Marsha C says:

    Love these colours…I’m off to buy the show orchid! One I would recommend would be the Mac ‘Up the Amp’ x

    http:styleofalondontallgirl.blogspot.com

  35. Anonymous says:

    MAC’S Morange! I am an NW45 kinda lady 🙂
    It’s super bright, and while I do love it, I tone it down with a nude gloss on most of the ocassions that I wear it. I think when summer finally arrives, I’m going to let it rock OUT full throttle, lol.

    Right before I made my daily visit to your blog, I did a quick search on MAC’s site for some purple lipstick. I think I’m going to give Violetta a try… thanks!

    ~Dobe

  38. Kat says:

    I forget to wear lipsticks sometimes. I really should take that into account for part of my make up. I tend to just wear eye make-up. Thanks for the examples!
    http://www.aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com

  40. Hannindrome says:

    Although I have different brands, these are totally my top shades too! Topshop’s Infrared is a great Orange. Hannah

  41. barefoot duchess says:

    They are all great, but I think that the one that looks best on you is Violetta!

  42. Femme Fatale says:

    Love the purple best on you!!

  43. smtoday says:

    Amazing Colours! I’ve heard Mac is a good makeup brand, but have never tried it myself. I guess I have to check out the lipsticks at least!

    http://smtoday.wordpress.com/

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